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McKay Elem School

Chicago, Illinois · Grades PreK to 8 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299

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About McKay Elem School

Located in Chicago, Illinois, McKay Elem School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 616 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Chicago. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (44.8 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Cook County. It is one of 640 schools in Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. Within 5 miles there are 250 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	6901 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
Phone	(773) 535-9340
School district	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	616
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44.8
Students per teacher	13.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170993000958). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does McKay Elem School serve?

McKay Elem School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend McKay Elem School?

McKay Elem School reported 616 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at McKay Elem School?

About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 616 students and 44.8 teachers in federal data.

Is McKay Elem School a public or charter school?

McKay Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is McKay Elem School in?

McKay Elem School is part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/chicago-public-schools-dist-299/

Where is McKay Elem School located?

McKay Elem School is at 6901 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60629. The phone number is (773) 535-9340.

How many other schools are near McKay Elem School?

There are 250 other schools within 5 miles of McKay Elem School in our directory.